Bryan Home at Cocoanut Grove Sold for About 90000
The William Jennings Bryan estate Marymont in Cocoanut Grove Miami sold to Dr. Leo Hendrick Baekeland of New York for around 590,000. The property fronts 23 feet on Ingraham highway and spans to Biscayne Bay with coral rock house and pool. Bryan and wife Mary lived there about a year before his Scopes trial departure.
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Miami
Fla
William Jennings Bryan
Cocoanut Grove
Leo Hendrick Baeckeland
New York
Baekeland
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Ingraham Highway
Biscayne Bay
Marymont
Bryan
Mr. Beyan
Hoover Has Estimate Of Mississippi Flood Loss
Secretary Hoover estimates the 1927 Mississippi flood will cause 750000 people flooded and 600000 displaced or relief dependent. He projects economic losses from 200000000 to 300000000 and warns flood control plans must be revived against possible tributary floods. America will spend substantial flood relief this year.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Statesman
Hoover
Mississippi
America
United States
Levee Safety Proposals Include Spillways and Reservoirs
The remarks advocate revising the levee system and adding safety devices to relieve strain during superfloods. Proposals include spillways in Louisiana and reservoirs in upper reaches of all tributaries to ensure absolute security of flood defenses.
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Louisiana
City Council Resolution on Death of Mr. B M Mielde Big Timber
Big Timber Montana June 20 1927 resolution notes the death of Mr B M Mielde a respected townsman and official. The mayor and council extend deepest sympathy and order copies placed in minutes sent to family and published in local papers. Signed A P O Leary mayor A L Phillips Guy F Skillman Harold Roe committee on resolutions.
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Big Timber
Montana
B. M. Mielde
Kt. M. Mielde
A. P. O’leary
Flood Sufferers Return To Homes After Mississippi Flood
Baton Rouge report details thousands of flood refugees returning to homes as waters recede. Residents describe relief at being able to reclaim property and resume routines while authorities assess damages and coordinate aid.
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Baton Rouge
Refugees Return Home to Rebuild amid Devastation
Exiles flood back from camps along river to despoiled homes with mud torn lands. They face ruined crops, waterlogged houses, and lingering smells while the Red Cross provides clothing and food. Men clear land, women begin cleaning as farmers begin planting anew.
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Usl
Ned Cross
Weekend Visit and Local Notices From Bert Willard Home
Gibson Melba Hulin spent the weekend at the Bert Willard home. Mrs. George Blair seems to be failing fast for the last week or so. Emeryones received word Monday his mother’s youngest brother was dead. C. M. Hulin and Mr. Lowe motored to Big Timber Sunday, returning home Tuesday.
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Melba Hulin
Bert Willard
George Blair
Emeryones
Ead. C. M. Hulin
Mr. Lowe
Big Timber
Merle Griffith
Manhattan
Mes
Clyde Farthing
Carl Bachman
Henry Bartell
Harry
Willard
Gibson
Mont
Milton
Rain and flood woes hit Gibson area with heavy rain
Sunday and Monday brought heavy rain and hail in Gibson causing Coulee creek to swell washing away bridges and fences. Merle Griffith traveled from Manhattan to visit relatives, and many households sheltered refugees overnight as floodwaters surged.
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Uplands
Gibson
Old Coulee Creek
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Wn. J. Bryan
McLeod Street
Oxford
A. L. Phillips
Guy F. Skillman
Harold Roe
Committee On
Lunde Tire Co
Big Timber, Montana
Goodrich
Silvertowns
Magnus Stene
Prop
Sam
Harold Solberg
Moore Home
Martin Opland
Carl Hanson
Merle
Glen Griffith
Frise
Miss Crose
Arvid_Hiller
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Pen
N. C
Phidippides
Marathon
Athens
Sparta
Knapp’s
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